Creamy Seafood Chowder – Rich, Hearty & Flavorful
Enjoy a rich and creamy seafood chowder loaded with fresh seafood, potatoes, and savory seasonings. A comforting and delicious dish
Ingredients
- - 2 tablespoons butter
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 1 small onion diced
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 2 stalks celery diced
- - 2 medium carrots diced
- - 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- - 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - 1 cup whole milk
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- - 1 bay leaf
- - 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- - 1/2 pound scallops
- - 1/2 pound white fish cod or haddock, cut into chunks
- - 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled, optional
- - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prepare your ingredients. Chop the onions, celery, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic. Slice the seafood (such as shrimp, scallops, and white fish) into manageable chunks.
- Gradually, sprinkle the flour into the mixture, whisking thoroughly to form a roux. Cook the roux for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to enhance its flavor.
- Slowly add the seafood stock, milk, and heavy cream, whisking constantly to ensure a smooth consistency. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the potatoes and let the chowder simmer gently until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Carefully stir in the seafood and season with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, ladle the chowder into bowls, and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.